pre-professional
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B2
/priː-prəˈfɛʃənl/
before professional status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-professional' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'professional' from Latin 'professio', meaning 'public declaration'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-professional' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'professional', a term that evolved from Latin 'professio' through Old French 'profession'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before professional status', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or activities before entering a professional field.
She is taking pre-professional courses to prepare for medical school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42